Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
And that’s a proven fact Friends. Once again it’s Caribana Day in T.O, and I will definitely have to stay my mind on the Lord today, even more than usual. Got to raise the level of my faith and lean on Him in total confidence and security, as it seems for the first time in thirty five years, I won’t be out on the Boulevard making a bigger fool of myself than normal. Some might say that’s a good thing, but Friends, I certainly beg to differ (smile) But wait up people, it’s not yet a fait accompli, it’s only 4.am, there’s still lots of time to decide. Not until about seven in the evening can we be positive about it. Anyway, over the past month, I’ve been having some knee problems, they claim it’s arthritis. Chuh! But I doubt the amount of walking involved in going to the parade will be good for it. And I’m definitely not going down there to just be a casual bystander. I’ll have to prance a bit when the sweet soca music get in mih blood. On a point of interest, I checked out the Pan Alive Competition earlier on in the evening. Heard some sweet pan, and the knee seems to be holding up well so far. But that did not involve a lot of walking. Don’t know if the Lord’s just out to try my spirit or what, but however it turns out, I’ve got to trust Him wholeheartedly; either by going to the parade, believing He’ll let the ole knee hold up, or by staying home and letting His peace, cover and comfort my disappointment. Let’s hope I’m not the only one putting their confidence and trust in the Lord, but all who attend the parade and /or the numerous events scheduled for this long, Civic Holiday weekend. And let’s pray too, that there’ll be only a few minor, negative incidents during the celebrations. Like Isaiah 26, originally a hymn of praise, the Greater Toronto Area will follow Judah’s example. ‘In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; we have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.’ (vs.1) Yes Friends, let’s sincerely hope that the Lord puts up those spiritual walls and defences around us, that nothing untoward happens to further tarnish our already, mostly undeserved, tarnished reputation, for wherever thousands of humans gather, there must be problems. It’s just the nature of the beast. But people, even one gun shot, one stabbing, one fight, is one too many. And Friends, that relates not only to the Caribana celebrations, but to our entire world. All mankind needs to keep our minds closely attuned to God, that He might keep us in perfect peace; that state of mind that transcends human comprehension. Our world desperately needs it. What with the recent spate of suicide bombings this past week in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. A new round of terror seems to be on the horizon. But Friends, we simply cannot allow the enemy to have us constantly living in fear and dread of his stupid, subversive, cowardly methods that will enrich no one, just turn into a vicious cycle of more destruction; the terrorism begetting violent retaliation. With the selfish, egotistical, misguided leaders, feeding their lust for power and evil on the backs of the the brainwashed, poor, uneducated masses. Oh Friends, let’s hope and pray that the Lord will look down on us with bountiful mercy. ‘I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him,’ (Is.57:19) People, let’s all pray for peace and healing nuh; our troubled world desperately needs it, cause right now, we’re hovering on the brink of destruction. Much LOVE!…without peace…and quickly too…our world is doomed…
And that’s a proven fact Friends. Once again it’s Caribana Day in T.O, and I will definitely have to stay my mind on the Lord today, even more than usual. Got to raise the level of my faith and lean on Him in total confidence and security, as it seems for the first time in thirty five years, I won’t be out on the Boulevard making a bigger fool of myself than normal. Some might say that’s a good thing, but Friends, I certainly beg to differ (smile) But wait up people, it’s not yet a fait accompli, it’s only 4.am, there’s still lots of time to decide. Not until about seven in the evening can we be positive about it. Anyway, over the past month, I’ve been having some knee problems, they claim it’s arthritis. Chuh! But I doubt the amount of walking involved in going to the parade will be good for it. And I’m definitely not going down there to just be a casual bystander. I’ll have to prance a bit when the sweet soca music get in mih blood. On a point of interest, I checked out the Pan Alive Competition earlier on in the evening. Heard some sweet pan, and the knee seems to be holding up well so far. But that did not involve a lot of walking. Don’t know if the Lord’s just out to try my spirit or what, but however it turns out, I’ve got to trust Him wholeheartedly; either by going to the parade, believing He’ll let the ole knee hold up, or by staying home and letting His peace, cover and comfort my disappointment. Let’s hope I’m not the only one putting their confidence and trust in the Lord, but all who attend the parade and /or the numerous events scheduled for this long, Civic Holiday weekend. And let’s pray too, that there’ll be only a few minor, negative incidents during the celebrations. Like Isaiah 26, originally a hymn of praise, the Greater Toronto Area will follow Judah’s example. ‘In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; we have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.’ (vs.1) Yes Friends, let’s sincerely hope that the Lord puts up those spiritual walls and defences around us, that nothing untoward happens to further tarnish our already, mostly undeserved, tarnished reputation, for wherever thousands of humans gather, there must be problems. It’s just the nature of the beast. But people, even one gun shot, one stabbing, one fight, is one too many. And Friends, that relates not only to the Caribana celebrations, but to our entire world. All mankind needs to keep our minds closely attuned to God, that He might keep us in perfect peace; that state of mind that transcends human comprehension. Our world desperately needs it. What with the recent spate of suicide bombings this past week in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. A new round of terror seems to be on the horizon. But Friends, we simply cannot allow the enemy to have us constantly living in fear and dread of his stupid, subversive, cowardly methods that will enrich no one, just turn into a vicious cycle of more destruction; the terrorism begetting violent retaliation. With the selfish, egotistical, misguided leaders, feeding their lust for power and evil on the backs of the the brainwashed, poor, uneducated masses. Oh Friends, let’s hope and pray that the Lord will look down on us with bountiful mercy. ‘I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him,’ (Is.57:19) People, let’s all pray for peace and healing nuh; our troubled world desperately needs it, cause right now, we’re hovering on the brink of destruction. Much LOVE!…without peace…and quickly too…our world is doomed…
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